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Edith Annie Hill - (Acklington - Northumberland)
Edith Annie Hill was born c 1881. Her father was Robert Charles Hill, a butler, who left Acklington to become a butler at Chilworth Manor near Romsey, Hampshire.
Edith Annie was married to James Kitcher on April 17 1902 at Chilworth, and in the 1911 census was recorded as living at The Kennels, Chilworth Manor, Chilworth.
I would be pleased to hear from any descendants of the Hill family who might be able to supply photographs or other information about the Hill.
Family Surnames: Hill
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Hannah Proud, Ferguson Stirling, Thomas Howard - (Acomb - Northumberland)
I am looking for anyone researching Hannah Proud born at Acomb on the 8/September/1820 and christened at Humshaugh-Northumberland 17 Sep 1820, she was base born to Hannah Proud of Acomb, her mother married Thomas Howard a tailor at Houghton le Spring-County Durham in 1826 and Hannah 2nd lived with them until her own marriage t George Bell Anderson at Houghton-le-Spring in 1844 and on the marriage certificate her father is given as Ferguson Stirling a weaver and Thomas Howard is a witness.
From evidence that I have gathered I am of the opinion that Ferguson Stirling is her biological father despite him being married to her mothers sister!!.
I am interested in hearing from anyone researching any of these folk including Thomas Howard born about 1781 and not in County Durham but probably Northumberland.
Family Surnames: Proud, Stirling, Howard
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Henderson Jane nee Murray - (Acomb - Northumberland)
looking for information on jane Henderson born Acomb about1840 married James Murray hexham about the late 1850's james was a cartman and also a cowkeper in the Hexham area.1881 census list them living broad gates Hexham
Family Surnames: Henderson
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hannah steele - (Acomb - Northumberland)
iam looking for informtion regarding hannah steele who was born in st john lee 1808 ish she later married james hogarth at warden 1833 trying to find out if she was married before james , she was a bit older than him,
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Thomas John Mills - (Acomb - Northumberland)
Thomas was born in 'Mariners Cottage', Acomb, in 1864. He married Margaret Anne Pallett, from Newcastle in 1888. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who has any family history about either.
Neil.
Family Surnames: Mills
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Slevin - Acomb, Northumberland - (Acomb - Northumberland)
I am looking for information on Margaret Slevin, widow of John, who died at Howford, Acomb 1928, aged 84. Where was Howford? Is there a link to Howford Lane or Howford house? E. Wilkinson form the Post Office was present at her death.
Family Surnames: Slevin
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charlton - (Acomb - Northumberland)
Am looking for descendents of any Ellison Charltons, whose family originated in the village of Birtley Northumberland
Family Surnames: Charlton
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Hedley - (Acomb - Northumberland)
William Hedley born in Acomb 1799 went to live in Gateshead as a Saddler 1841 cencus would appreciate details of parents
Family Surnames: Hedley
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Ward - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
The Ward Family l am resercing Starts in Allendale in 1762When Johna Ward was Born in Coalceugh Allendale.He Married Jane Bell B Abt.1762 Married Dec 09 1786 They Had a son JamesWard B.1793at Ninebanks/Allendale Who Married Sarha Snath B Nov16 1788at The STOB.The had 2 sons Jonah Snaith Ward B1821 at Allendale Who Married RachellBell Born in 1823 married March 23 1871 at ninebanks allendale Whom had 7 children Strarting with JonahWard B July 18 1847 Carrshields Allendale/George B April02 1848Ninebanks Allendale./James Ward B April 08 1845 Carshields/William Ward B 1852 Carrshields/Isabella Ward B Aug.05 1856 /Mary(Mamie)Ward B July 1859 in Carrsheild Allendale/ Thomas Bell Ward B June 16 1861 in Carrshields Allendale.......William Snaith Ward B May 18 1830 in Carrshields Allendale no more info on wlliam so far
Family Surnames: Ward
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Graham family Allendale - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
John Graham married Elizabeth Rowell in 1834 in Allendale
Their son Joseph born c1847 came to Zew Zealend where he married MaryAnne Bowman who was also born in Allendale 13 Nov 1861
Anyone out there also tracing the same families?
Family Surnames: Graham,Bowman
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Parker, Blair, Dixon and Burn - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I am researching a number of Allendale families. The Parkers were lead ore smelters and farmers, initially at Catton village before Joseph Parker settled at Low Mill in Allendale in the early 1840s. The family continued farming there until 1953. Another Joseph married Mary Ellen Dixon in 1874; her father Robert Dixon was formerly schoolmaster at Sinderhope but latterly a butcher in Allendale Town and succeeded by his sons including Isaac Dixon who was a butcher in the town until the late 1920s. Joseph Arthur Parker married Mary Blair in 1904. The Blairs farmed in Allendale and Catton. John Blair and family lived at Oak Pool from 1822 until 1874; their son Matthew was a famous northern wrestler in his youth, farmed at High Sunnyside in Catton and was later an Overseer and Parish Councillor in Allendale. His wife Isabella Burn was the daughter of Johnson Burn who ran the Three Tuns in Allendale from 1834 until 1865 and then the Golden Lion in the market place. I would be pleased to share information with anyone else researching these families.
Family Surnames: Parker, Blair, Dixon, Burn
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Thomas Ward & Frances Vickers - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I have Thomas Ward married to Frances Vickers. Thomas was christened 1 Apr 1773 in Ninebanks, and Frances was christened 12 Jan 1794 in Allendale. They were married 1810 in Allendale. I am trying to find out where Thomas came from. I have a possible father named Joseph, but I can't verify that. They had 10 children. Frances' father was Thomas Vickers and her mother was Jane Ashman. I can't go back any farther. Thos. and Jane had at least 3 children.
Family Surnames: Ward, Vickers, Ashman
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Hetherington - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
Looking for, and have info on the following families from the Allendale area from 1698 to present. Hetherington, Birket, Craig, Lee, Hutchinson, Forster,Curry, Emerson,and Davison.
Family Surnames: Hetherington, Birket, Craig, Lee, Hutchinson, Forster, Curry, Emerson, Davison
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Parker's of Allendale - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I am researching the Parkers of Allendale my GG grandfather Thomas was a lead ore smelter in Allendale his son was a lead ore washer.
Thomas Parker's son Robinson settled in Catton.
I would be greatful for any information that you may have an I am willing to share what I have.
Family Surnames: Parker
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RITSON MARY - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
Mary was one of six(Elizabeth, John, Francis, William and Hannah) born to William Ritson, and she was born in November, 1739. In 1763 she married John Harle at Hexham.
Family Surnames: Ritson
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Bowman William - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
Looking for info on a William Bowman born in Allendale 1.10.1770. I understand he married a Mary Coates in Haltwhistle on 11.9.1797. His occupation was a gardener. He may have moved to Birtley in Durham soon after the marriage
Family Surnames: Bowman
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Johnson - Allendale and Skelton - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
Anthony Johnson b.1870 Allendale, Northumberland married Margaret York. Living in Skelton(1901 census). Father believed to be Anthony Johnson b.1831, farmer of Stoney Law, Allendale (1881 census). Hoping to find more information about parents and grandparents, particularly any connection with the name Riley.
Family Surnames: Johnson, Riley
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Phillipson - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I've just found that I'm connected to this family by marriage they seem to be a well known family in Allendale
wonder if there is still any living in Allendale
Family Surnames: Phillipson
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Thomas Sparke Dixon - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I, too, am searching for information about the Dixon family, but my specific interest is in Thomas Sparke Dixon, my maternal grandfather, born 7th Nov.1878,at Kitty Green Allendale. If anyone has personal knowledge of him, I would be glad to know. He worked as a leadminer in Allendale before moving to Gateshead sometime prior to 1901.
Family Surnames: Dixon,Sparke.
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Ridley Shoemakers - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
John Ridley born 1817 Allendale married Elizabeth Harrison in 1839. His father ,also John Ridley,listed as Shoemaker (entries also in Trade Directories of period) married Elizabeth Hutchinson in 1810. Related family names are Nevin, Tingate,Fairlam and Nicholson.
Family Surnames: Ridley
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Joseph Hewitson - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I am researching my father's family. I have got as far as Joseph Hewitson, born 1803 and died 1865, he married Margaret Archer on 17.4.1829. Anyone know who Joseph's parents were?
Family Surnames: Hewitson
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Thomas Robson/Mary Ann Thirlwell - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I am seeking information on the above family from Sinderhope, Allendale Town. They emigrated to New Zealand in 1880 with 9 of their children. Has anyone got information on Thomas' family prior to his marriage. One of his children was Harriet born in 1871. She married George Duncan Gillan in New Zealand. Harriet was my grandmother.
Thanks Marilyn
Family Surnames: Robson/Thirlwell
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Varty - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I am researching both the Varty and Tingate families who originated from Allendale. John Verty (Varty) married Sarah Tingate and Isaac Varty married Elizabeth Tingate. Willing to share
Family Surnames: Varty,Tingate
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Ritson Family - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I am researching details of the Ritson family who lived at Lonkley Head, Allendale. Joseph Ritson married Jane Pattison, and they had daughters Hannah Mary Sarah and Jane. Jane was born 1803, and married Joseph Maughan. Their first two children Jane and Ann were born at Lonkley Head, Allendale. Jane was widowed, and emigrated to Australia with her daughter Sarah Maughan and Sarah's children. Can anyone help with details of this family.
Family Surnames: Ritson Maughan
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Harrison Family - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I am seeking information about the family of Bartholomew Harrison and Elizabeth Stobbs who married at the Methodist Church in Allendale in 1829. Elizabeth is the daughter of William Stobbs and hannah Ritson. Bartholomew is the son of Bartholomew Harrison and Thomasin Horsley
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Dixon - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I am researching the DIXON family from Allendale, Northumberland, specifically EMMA. The 1881 Census shows father Henry born 1832, mother Mary 1835 and five children
Mary E. 1863, Jane A. 1870, EMMA 1876 (x), Isabella 1878, Thomas (Spark) 1879 (xx)..
(x) (EMMA, later in life has two children JOHN METCALF DIXON and VIOLET DIXON. They are the centre of my research!)
(xx) whom later appears to marry in Gateshead to a Henrietta.
All info would be appreciated.
Family Surnames: Dixon
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Steele, Doctor in Allendale. - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
Does anyone have imformation about Warwick Charles Steele who was a GP in Allendale Town in early 20th century? I am particularly interested in his time in Allendale and his descendents. I am aware that he was previoulsy a surgeon at the St Saviour's infirmary in Southwark and I have some information about his immediate ancestors.
Ted
Family Surnames: Steele, Veacock
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Routledge - Graham - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
I a researching Elizabeth Routledge, married John Graham circa 1840, lived Wentworth Place. They had a Son, Matthew born 1845 and Elizabeth is believed to have died that same year. Currently seeking death records of Elizabetha nd Matthew's birth records.
Family Surnames: Routledge, Graham
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Tom Pigg - (Allendale Town - Northumberland)
Tom Pigg (c 1878 - 1943) married Margaret Philipson (C1878). Both from Allendale, Northumberland. Children: Herbert (1909-1980), John, Florence and Molly. Any futher information on Tom and Margaret - their parents/family etc would be greatly appreciated.
Family Surnames: Pigg, Philipson
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